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PLAY BALL! West Seattle Baseball has two things to tell you

West Seattle Baseball has two announcements for players and families – first, they’re launching Bigfoot Baseball Camp; second, Coach Ballgame is returning to the Pee Wee Fields. Here’s info about both! Bigfoot Baseball Camp Brings a New Kind of Summer Ball to West Seattle Bigfoot Baseball Camp is officially launching this August in partnership with […]

WA wildfire survivors return home to ‘black all the way around you’

One resident used a gas-powered rototiller to protect his home as the Kaiser Canyon wildfire erupted to 110 square miles. The fire remains only 1% contained.

5th person dies in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City

A fifth person has died in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City.

ELECTION 2026: Get ready to vote on sales-tax increase for transit in November

Seattle City Councilmembers voted today to put the renewal of the Seattle Transit Measure – doubling the current sales tax that pays for extra transit service – on this November’s ballot. Today’s vote followed a review process before an all-council committee chaired by District 1 Councilmember Rob Saka. You can read the text here. The […]

Seahawks, Devon Witherspoon close to new deal, report says

One of the bigger questions hovering over the Seahawks — when will star cornerback Devon Witherspoon get a contract extension? — may be close to an answer.

17 arrested, 12 guns seized in World Cup operation targeting violent offenders

"Operation Red Card" identified people who were either wanted on warrants for violent crimes or who police identified as suspects in yet-to-be-charged violent crimes.

What mega agent Scott Boras had to say about Mariners’ Kade Anderson, Ace Reese

Baseball's most recognizable agent helped the Mariners welcome their newest first-round draft pick on Tuesday. Here's what Scott Boras said about Ace Reese and Kade Anderson.

Sounders still stinging from Timbers loss: ‘Everybody is in a bad place’

The Sounders are trying to deal with the fallout from a 5-1 home loss to the rival Timbers. “Everybody is in a bad place,” coach Brian Schmetzer said.

Jimothy gets ‘The Daily Show’ mention, continued adoration

The beloved raccoon from Seattle was mentioned on the national satirical news program Monday night, adding to the furry internet celebrity's trove of tributes.

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans.

COUNTDOWN: Admiral Music in the Parks series brings Michael Pearsall and Friends back to California Place Park this Thursday

(2025 WSB photo) Just a quick reminder that the second of three free Admiral Music in the Parks concerts is two nights away – Thursday (July 23) at California Place Park (California and Hill). The little park next to a bus stop is bigger than you think, and series-presenting Admiral Neighborhood Association leaders estimated 350 […]